Maintenance Lead

Catalent seeks a Maintenance Lead for its flagship Winchester, Kentucky oral solid dose manufacturing facility. The role involves overseeing shift mechanics, coordinating maintenance activities, driving process improvements, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a 180,000-square-foot pharmaceutical production environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shift activities of maintenance mechanics across all departments
• Lead training programs and technical investigations related to maintenance and equipment failures
• Apply statistical methods to analyze process variability and drive continuous improvements
• Monitor equipment performance metrics, downtime, and reject trends for capacity planning
• Ensure cGMP compliance and promote safety culture through hazard identification and Job Safety Analyses

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with 3+ years pharmaceutical, food, biotech, or chemical manufacturing experience
• Programming experience with operator interfaces and Variable Frequency Drives
• Knowledge of pneumatic control systems, motor controls, and pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and interpret test equipment
• Strong communication skills in English and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs and process sensor calibration
• Familiarity with national electrical codes and building utility systems